Pacification Definition

păsə-fĭ-kāshən
noun
The act of pacifying or the condition of being pacified; appeasement.
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A pacifying or being pacified.
Webster's New World
Reduction, as of a rebellious district, to peaceful submission.
American Heritage
Practical measures or policy aiming to effect this type of submission.
American Heritage
A peace treaty.
The Pacification of Ghent.
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Noun

Singular:
pacification
Plural:
pacifications

Pacification Sentence Examples

  • But the pacification was only on the surface.

  • They were weary of a means of pacification which produced endless wars abroad and misery at home.

  • After this new pacification, Merwan caused the Syrians to acknowledge his two sons as heirs to the Caliphate, and married them to two daughters of Hisham.

  • In this state of affairs all parties agreed to accept the interposition of the British government for the restoration of order, and under Lord Hastings the work of pacification was effected.

  • Between this time and the opening of James's first parliament he was engaged in literary work, and sent to the king two pamphlets - one on the Union, the other on measures for the pacification of the church.

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Words Starting With

PPAPAC

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PA & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With P12 Letter Words Ending With N